In accordance with the NJ State Sanitary Code for Public Recreation Bathing, the water at Randolph Park Beach is tested on an ongoing basis by the Randolph Heath Department. The following is the protocol based on the results of the test:
- Satisfactory score – resume operations as normal
- Elevated score – resume operations as normal, re-test another water sample
o Satisfactory score – resume operations as normal
o Elevated score – close operations, re-test another water sample
- This process continues until a result of satisfactory
The results of our weekly test was an elevated score. There are many factors that contribute to water quality of an outdoor facility. This includes water temperature, presence of animals, winds, lack of precipitation or excess precipitation and many other factors. The ladder part of this week we have seen excess precipitation. The Health Department has re-tested that water today, however there is a 24-30 hour window from when the results will be known. As a result of the continued precipitation over the past several days, in an abundance of caution, we have decided to close Randolph Park Beach for Saturday, August 10th. Once the score of the re-test are known we will release another announcement with a status update.
With the forecast for the weekend, we understand many people were hoping to visit the lake, We look forward resuming lake operations as soon as possible.
If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact the Randolph Heath Department at 973-989-7050 or 973-989-7049.